Finance (MFin)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Finance (MFin) cost?

  CAD 56,679 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  Three terms of study (12 months), with a total of…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Admission Requirements: • An undergraduate degree in economics, business or a related field with a concentration in finance. • Minimum B+ average in your last two years of full-time study. • Applicants with a Canadian Four-Year Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent): • GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE: Recommended but not mandatory. • Competitive Percentile Rankings: • Full-Time with Co-op Program: 68% or higher. • Full-Time Regular Program: 55% or higher. • Applicants with a Canadian Three-Year Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent): • GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE: Mandatory. • Required Percentile Rankings: • Full-Time with Co-op Program: 68% or higher. • Full-Time Regular Program: 55% or higher. • Exemption Criteria: Applicants who have passed the CFA Level I exam can request a waiver for the GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE. • The requirement for a degree in economics, business, or a related field with a concentration in finance can be waived for applicants who meet any of the following criteria: • Passed any level of the CFA exams. • Hold a professional designation such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), CFP (Certified Financial Planner), or CPA (Certified Public Accountant). • A statement of intent, resume, and completed reference forms. • Applicants whose language of instruction was other than English during their undergraduate degree must supply evidence of proficiency in English prior to admission: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 100 (with minimum skills scores of 21 in each of the four skills sets); or • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent: A minimum score of seven (7). • After submitting a completed application, applicants may be invited to participate in either a recorded or live interview, as determined by the admissions committee. · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: Exemption from English-language testing: no test is required if your previous degree was taught in English - provide an official letter from the prior institution stating the degree was completed in English, uploaded with your supplemental documents. Laurier also accepts the English for Academic Success (EFAS) program, Level 400 with a minimum final score of 75%, in place of a test. Individual programs may set additional language requirements. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/graduate-and-postdoctoral-studies/admissions/assets/resources/english-proficiency.html · GRE/GMAT: GMAT / GMAT Focus Edition / GRE recommended for all applicants and mandatory for applicants with a three-year degree unless waived by a CFA Level I pass; competitive scores are 68th percentile or above for full-time with co-op and 55th percentile or above for full-time regular. · Deposit: CAD 4000.00 - international graduate tuition deposit, payable within two weeks of accepting the offer and applied to the first-term tuition balance. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/international/assets/resources/international-student-tuition-deposits.html

• Is it accredited?

  Business school accreditation — AACSB (institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)